Clinical Research Associate (Ophthalmology)
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Pharmaceutical
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
Optimal Business Action was created in 2005 in order to provide high quality, personalized HR services to medium and large-cap companies operating in Greece, the Balkans and the Middle East. Seven years later we are present in Athens, Bucharest and Dubai, and several of these companies are on our client list, including most major banks, pharmaceuticals, hotel &amp; retail chains, and large IT firms. We are one of only nine HR firms in Greece operating under the Temping Permit issued by the Labor Ministry and among a very few which offer employee evaluations based on the combination of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Rorschach tests. Amongst our advantages is our extensive candidate network, the use of industry-specialized recruiters, our technology tools – including candidate pre-recorded interviews, and our competitive, on-success, fee structure. Our subsidiaries: Creative HR which was created in 2010 in order to undertake human-capital intensive projects, HR department restructurings, and provide HR consulting services. iTechScope Recruitment which was created in 2011 and is the first international recruitment company in Greece specializing in sourcing and placing personnel for companies operating in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Engineering. Optimal HR Middle East FZC which was created in 2013 and is the group’s entity in the UAE, providing our clients with Recruiting, Consulting, and Training products and services. Our partnerships: As of 2014, Optimal is the exclusive Gi Group (#URL_1458d4797348b1fe258e750e89ab66b11c9565a10abede82d761ce37c53395b6#) partner for Greece and the UAE, offering a vast array of products and services as well as sourcing access to candidates from 32 countries around the world. GI is one of the world's leading HR companies, providing services for the development of the labor market. It employs a staff of almost 2.500 people and its 2013 turnover approached $1.5 billion. We have an exclusive representation agreement with UK's APS (#URL_b40fd0caf83243a019915fa08fcf0afbb9f377d15194c88d4e4896e6848bbbbd#) for their on-line evaluation products, such as the TEIQue, Engagement Survey, and 360 Survey, and an exclusive collaboration with Chris Daffy (#URL_712f5a993f998f7aad7e3cc1b7d9c7d3eb17e8ffcace779065d1902e412e2c3d#) for his Customer Experience training programs. We also work with UK's Epigon Training &amp; Development (#URL_fe1f8ff39ad549be4c26f84c348c2d2dad85c84e6746f60140eb4392e652e543#) for NLP-based training seminars. Please contact us at: +30 210 32 59 350 GR &amp; +971 (0) 56 39 33 546 UAE or e-mail us at: #EMAIL_eb107d9d9176aa07bb1d808b882aacd15565df1b289ed0391e62d9bc7422d718# and #EMAIL_21116c53126810b34d578a02cb53ece4f520daa553e1b3ee91c614cc67d51c5d#

Job description:
Optimal Business Action on behalf of its client, a multinational company in the pharmaceutical sector, is seeking to hire a CRA.The successful candidate will:-Fulfill all requirements according to the relevant SOP's and study procedures-Coordinate all the aspects of the clinical monitoring process during all the cycle of the project-Prepare and send submission files for Ethics Committees and Regulatory Authorities -Review all data produced from each study and resolve any data queries/protocol deviations identified-Ensure that data is provided to the Data Manager in a timely manner for databasing

Requirements:
-Bachelor Degree in Life Sciences or relevant field-1-2years of relevant experience in clinical trials in ophthalmology-Advanced knowledge of the MS office suite (all modules)-Excellent command of English language (oral &amp; written)-Valid driving licence-Ability to travel frequently (both locally &amp; abroad)-Excellent communication and negotiation skills -In-depth understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines-Cross-cultural mentality-Organizational skills

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